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There's a way to delete the frightening amount of data Google has on you

There's a way to delete the frightening amount of data Google has on you

We'll walk you through how to delete the information Google collects about you, from what you search to your location.

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Data breaches break record in 2021

Data breaches break record in 2021

The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows that the number rose 68 percent year over year.

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California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Kids Online Safety Bill

California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Kids Online Safety Bill

If signed into law, it'll require social media companies to boost protections for users under 18.

Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

AirTags can be used to stalk someone's location. We've got some tips to safeguard against the risk.

Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Protection of Abortion Search Data

Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Protection of Abortion Search Data

The Alphabet Worker's Union is also demanding increased access to health care resources for all workers who fall under Google's umbrella.

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Claim Your Share of Google's $23 Million Settlement

Google agreed to settle a longstanding lawsuit accusing it of improperly sharing users' search data.
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Keep Your Concert Tickets Safe With These Expert-Approved Scam Spotting Tips

Don't let scammers ruin that Taylor Swift concert you bought tickets to. Here's how to outsmart them.
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Look Out for These 3 Red Flags Before Downloading an App

Here's what you need to watch out for.
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These 6 Tips Will Help Keep Your Personal Data Private

Data miners and cybercriminals are after you. Here are easy ways to fight back.
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Hundreds of Restaurants Closed After Hackers Hit Taco Bell's Parent Company

Yum Brands confirmed a ransomware attack accessed "certain information technology systems."
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Biden Calls on Congress to Unite Against 'Big Tech Abuses'

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, the president says the tech sector needs to be held accountable.
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Meta Fined $414M for Serving European Users Personalized Ads

The tech giant may be forced to change the way it handles personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram in the EU.
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Google Settles Washington, DC, Indiana Lawsuits Totaling $29.5 Million

It'll be easier for people to opt out of Google's location tracking.
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This Privacy Setting Helps Keep Facebook From Tracking You

You don't have to let Facebook track you across the web. We'll show you how to prevent it.
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Google Agrees to $391.5 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States

The company will change its location tracking disclosures in 2023.
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